Editor Time Out Ras Al Khaimah

ITP Media Group; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a digitally savvy Editor to spearhead content for a new platform focused on the vibrant Ras Al Khaimah scene. This role involves crafting engaging articles, managing social media, and optimizing content for SEO. The ideal candidate will have a passion for discovering local trends and a solid background in digital content creation. Join a dynamic team and play a pivotal role in shaping the voice of a new digital destination that celebrates the best of Ras Al Khaimah. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving media landscape.

Qualifications

• Experience in digital and social media content creation.
• Strong understanding of the local landscape and trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead content creation and curation for digital and social platforms.
• Ensure content meets targets using analytics and metrics.

Skills

Digital Content Creation

SEO Best Practices

Social Media Management

Content Curation

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Experience in Digital Media

Tools

CMS (Content Management System)

Job description

Full / part time, fully remote within Ras Al Khaimah.

Time Out is looking for a digitally savvy Editor to lead its content across news, listicles and features on soon-to-launch timeoutrasalkhaimah.com and associated social channels. Based in Ras Al Khaimah, the ideal candidate is experienced in all aspects of digital and social media content creation. Applicants should be dialled into the emirate’s going-out scene, with a strong understanding of the local landscape.

Requirements

• Responsible for daily content creation and curation across Time Out Ras Al Khaimah digital and social platforms, including listicle and feature formats.
• Plan, write, edit and publish an agreed daily volume of digital articles to timeoutrasalkhaimah.com using Time Out’s CMS.
• Ensure daily content targets and goals are met by utilising digital analytics and metrics to strengthen our editorial output.
• Manage and publish to Time Out Ras Al Khaimah’s social media channels.
• Oversee newsletter content curation and dispatch.
• Regularly check and track evergreen, long-form content. Ensure content is optimised for search and of the highest quality.
• Produce and present weekly reports to the Head of Content.
• Work with Time Out’s video team to create successful video content relevant to the brand’s audience.
• Work with the Head of Content to create and manage a digital editorial calendar. Keep it current, identifying commercial and audience opportunities within it and communicating them to other teams.
• Work with the Head of Content to ensure ALL content reflects Time Out’s overall content / editorial strategy.
• Ensure Time Out’s editorial standards are met, all relevant copyrights have been cleared, content is optimised for SEO and content meets local and legal guidelines.
• Have your finger on the pulse of the local scene, quickly identifying emerging trends that will make great content.
  
  

Personal Attributes And Essential Skills

• Be a doer.
• Must be passionate about unearthing the greatest things happening in their city.
• Excellent grasp and understanding of SEO best practice.
• A demonstrable passion for and excellent knowledge of digital and social content creation.
• Highest standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise accordingly.
• Flexibility and a professional approach at all times.
• Fluent English; Arabic desirable.